Peace is the key to sustainability in the 21st century. The notion of peace and its value in the world economy is not well understood. Historically, peace has been seen as something won by war, or else as an altruistic ideal. Yet peace is the prerequisite to create the environment to achieve the levels of co-operation necessary to address the current global challenges that humanity faces including; climate change, loss of biodiversity & lack of fresh water.

Business and economics can be a key in helping to create the conditions that are necessary to build and maintain peace. Indeed, one of the biggest beneficiaries of peace is the business sector.  {{ Read Further| http://peaceprofits.livejournal.com/767.html#cutid1 }}